RCB vs RR 42nd Match Preview
The 42nd match of IPL 2025 is set for a high-stakes battle as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. While RCB has shown promising form with 5 wins out of 8, RR is struggling with only 2 victories from their 8 encounters. With playoff positions up for grabs, both teams will be pushing hard in this thrilling clash.
Indibet brings you expert predictions, safe Dream11 tips, and real-time updates with pitch, weather, and player insights.
Match Details
| Factor | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) |
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time | Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:30 PM IST |
| TV Channel | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema App & Website |
RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Records
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 15 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 14 |
🏏 First Played: April 18, 2008
🏏 Last Played: May 14, 2024 (RR win)
Weather & Pitch Report
| Factor | Details |
| Temperature | Around 27–29°C |
| Weather | Slight chance of rain, mostly clear |
| Pitch Behavior | Flat surface, high scoring, slight turn for spinners |
| Best Suited To | Batting first |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 185–195 |
| Winning % (Bat First vs Field First) | 55% – 45% |
Toss Prediction
Teams batting second have found it tougher at the Chinnaswamy in recent matches. The Indibet toss prediction suggests that the team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first due to dew and chasing pressure.
RCB vs RR Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad
| Player | Role |
| Philip Salt | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Rajat Patidar (C) | Batter |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Tim David | Batter |
| Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| Romario Shepherd | All-rounder |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| Suyash Sharma | Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Yash Dayal | Bowler |
Rajasthan Royals Squad
| Player | Role |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter |
| Shubham Dubey | Batter |
| Riyan Parag (C) | All-rounder |
| Nitish Rana | Batter |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batter |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder |
| Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler |
| Sandeep Sharma | Bowler |
| Tushar Deshpande | Bowler |
RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Riyan Parag (C), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande.
RCB vs RR Impact Players for Dream11
| Team | Impact Player | Performance Highlights |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Virat Kohli | Form anchor and powerplay dominator |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Josh Hazlewood | Key bowler with early breakthroughs |
| Rajasthan Royals | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Explosive opener with consistency |
| Rajasthan Royals | Wanindu Hasaranga | Mystery spinner and utility all-rounder |
🏏 RCB vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Team Lineup
| Role | Players |
| Wicketkeepers | Philip Salt, Dhruv Jurel |
| Batters | Virat Kohli (C), Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer |
| All-Rounders | Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Krunal Pandya |
| Bowlers | Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jofra Archer |
Today’s Match Prediction: Who Will Win RCB vs RR IPL 2025?
📌 Indibet Match Prediction:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru comes into this match with better momentum, strong batting depth, and a quality pace-spin combination. While Rajasthan Royals have some standout individuals, their collective form has been inconsistent.
📊 Winning Probability by Indibet Analysis
| Team | Winning Chance |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 52% |
| Rajasthan Royals | 48% |
Key Players To Watch in Today’s Match
| Player Name | Team | Reason |
| Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Consistent top-order scorer with match-winning ability |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Rajasthan Royals | All-round skills, especially valuable on turning pitches |
| Krunal Pandya | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Experience with both bat and ball in pressure moments |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Rajasthan Royals | Aggressive opener, quick starter in the powerplay |
Final Thoughts from Indibet
While Rajasthan Royals will aim to revive their season, RCB holds the advantage on paper and with form. Indibet recommends keeping an eye on powerplay dominance and death-over performances as deciding factors. For fantasy lovers, Dream11 and match predictions by Indibet offer precise, form-based recommendations updated daily.
